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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Private Equity

Global Guide 2026 : Global: Multi-Jurisdictional


Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

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Private Equity - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Weil, Gotshal & Manges houses a well-established practice with extensive experience of high-value private equity transactions. The group enjoys a particularly prominent reputation in the UK and has noted strength in the USA, Asia and the CEE region. The law firm offers:

• In-depth expertise in the full range of matters, particularly cross-border acquisitions.

• Experience representing a stellar list of private equity clients, assisting with investments in sectors such as aviation, technology and education.

• Highly regarded teams across the fund formation, insolvency, and banking and finance practice areas.

• A range of client-focused services and thought leadership on trending topics in the market.

Key contact

Marco Compagnoni, based in London, and Douglas Warner, based in New York, co-head the firm's global private equity group.

Strengths

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  • Weil possess unparalleled market knowledge and leading negotiation and commercial skills.

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  • The firm has global reach and a bench of stable, seasoned counsels based in Greater China. The team produce high-quality work and possess a deep understanding of how PE funds work in this region

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  • Weil's breadth and depth of knowledge and resources makes it well-suited to providing support on complex and sophisticated cross-border legal matters.

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